Better Weapons- French armies could easily storm villages and take them over quickly
Stable Government- France had a strong government so that gave them the ability and time to branch out and expand their empire
Divided Africa- There were thousands of small tribes that all supported themselves and often fought amongst themselves. France used this against them and their army almost always outnumbered the little tribes.
Better Transportation- France could use steamboats to navigate African and Asian rivers and travel through the continent quickly
Medicine- Malaria and other diseases often struck tribes hard but France had vaccines so they didn't have to worry about them
Steamboat
Steamboats were used to travel along the African Continent
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